Former Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier has found a landing spot in the NFL.
Grier, who was fired on Oct. 30, is joining the Detroit Lions as a personnel executive, according to ESPN. He will be working under Lions GM Brad Holmes, who has made diversity a priority while creating a pipeline for future Black GMs.
Grier had been the Dolphins’ GM since 2016. He spent 25 seasons in the Dolphins’ organization, rising through the ranks after starting as a scout. But his tenure was shaky after the team failed to win a playoff game during his time heading the front office and many of the team's draft picks and free agents were busts. After the 2026 season, the Dolphins had 16 players on their roster who were drafted by Miami.
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Grier was very complimentary about Holmes during an interview with ESPN last year.
Grier, who was fired on Oct. 30, is joining the Detroit Lions as a personnel executive, according to ESPN. He will be working under Lions GM Brad Holmes, who has made diversity a priority while creating a pipeline for future Black GMs.
Grier had been the Dolphins’ GM since 2016. He spent 25 seasons in the Dolphins’ organization, rising through the ranks after starting as a scout. But his tenure was shaky after the team failed to win a playoff game during his time heading the front office and many of the team's draft picks and free agents were busts. After the 2026 season, the Dolphins had 16 players on their roster who were drafted by Miami.
More Miami Dolphins: Miami Dolphins' NFL draft failures are why 2026 is rebuilding year
Grier was very complimentary about Holmes during an interview with ESPN last year.
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